Just picked up a paper pro to try out some comic/manga reading using koreader.
Uploading files on the file manager is extremely slow. I timed a ~1gb folder and it took over 30 minutes. Is this normal? Is there another method to access these files as I'm uploading folders on the root/home location.
Also no way of selecting multiple files? just one at a time? Drag and drop is not working for me.
Thanks
I am mainly a comic/manga book reader and when the paper pro was announced I was excited about the gallery 3 screen. As it got released it was clear it's not a great ereader but awesome note taker.
With woot's current sale on these devices I finally decided to give it a try. I also found out recently that koreader is possible to install on these now.
I'm a bit confused as to which is the current and best method to approach this. I am comfortable using the terminal if needed, as long as there's clear instructions lol
Thanks!
If you've managed to get your hands on the scribe colorsoft, then you might agree with me that it is one, if not the best kaleido 3 screen rendering out there. I have been waiting for a device like this in which you could read regular text and graphic novels without sacrificing much in terms of screen quality, mainly the color filter array. In most other kaleido 3 devices it is fairly noticeable to the point where it is a distraction when reading regular epub books in my opinion. I don't mind the muted colors, I actually like the look of it. I have used the Bigme Inknote color+ lite, Pocketbook Inkpad color (kaleido plus not 3) & Inkpad color 3, Musnap Aura C, Boox Note Air 5c and all have been very comparable as far as screen rendering goes.
Now enter the Kindle. At first boot up I realized how clear the screen was (for color eink) and how very little the color filter array was visible. It is pretty remarkable how they managed to hide it so well. I am familiar with kindles and how the sideloading process goes, removing drm and most workarounds to read just about any book into them to not rely on purchasing books through Amazon. I was tolerant enough to put up with all these workarounds since their devices tend to be well made and more inexpensive than the competitors (at least when they go on sale). I picked up the 64gb colorsoft fig at launch with 20% off with an echo speaker I hardly used (I'm in the US), so that made it easier to justify the price for me.
Recently kindle's firmware have been full of bugs. Some of which have made it really frustrating to read sideloaded content. Go to the subreddits/forums and check out what's been going on. Eink Dude has been documenting them. I recommend checking out some of the videos if you are curious. I will say this, amazon's support is very responsive and they even honored a return for me even though I was past the return window.
I came across the Penstar after searching for alternatives. Unfortunately there isn't a lot of information out there for it but every video I came across the screen was always praised. I took a gamble and ordered one. I ended up receiving the Penstar on the last day I could return to kindle so the side by side pics are the only ones I have as I had very limited time with both of them.
To my surprise, the kaleido 3 screen rendering is very well made. It is very comparable to the kindle. Now that I've had it for a few weeks and figured out the screen optimization I am glad I took that gamble. I have even managed to get into the stock Android settings, enable developed options, change the DNS server and install a new launcher, all which have made the experience better. I even managed to install MicroG, but can't get paid apps to install (ended up uninstalling microG). The stock UI is very basic but it gets the job done. The stock reader app isn't that well either if I'm honest but with Kindle app, KOreader and readera, they make up for it.
I am mainly a reader and don't rely much on the note taking and I don't do much PDFs either. Both are handled fine imo. So the fact that this has Android and not google services is actually a plus for me. I can download all the apps I need and I don't have all those google stuff running in the background. The page turning isn't as quick as the kindle but it manages just fine, especially after doing all the screen optimization. You can optimize each app how you please and even though the options are pretty limited compared to others, they work very well. The ghosting is minimal when set properly and the fact that there are physical buttons are a plus.
This is already a long post so I won't go into too much detail as far as the settings go or its writing capabilities. I wanted to highlight the screen quality of this device and how it could be a great contender for someone looking for a well optimized color eink display.
As I mentioned before the side by side pics with the kindle I only had very limited time and I still wasn't that familiar with the device. The reddish color seen on the pictures are most likely due to a white balance/color rendering with the camera. They both looked white to my eyes when I set the brightness/temperature settings. If you see the close ups the borders are whiter.
page turning on KOreader (it's a bit slower on kindle app)